Where is Church of Saints Peter and Paul?

Church of Saints Peter and Paul is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX31 1DE), in the parish of Barnstaple.

How do I get to Church of Saints Peter and Paul?

The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX31 1DE.

Is Church of Saints Peter and Paul a listed building?

Church of Saints Peter and Paul is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.

Is Church of Saints Peter and Paul a protected site?

Yes — Church of Saints Peter and Paul is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).

Is Church of Saints Peter and Paul free to visit?

Yes, Church of Saints Peter and Paul is free to enter.

How do I get to Church of Saints Peter and Paul?

The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX31 1DE.

Abbeys & priories · South West England

Church of Saints Peter and Paul

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Church of Saints Peter and Paul — church in Barnstaple, Devon, England, UK.

Church of Saints Peter and Paul, abbeys & priories in Devon — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station: Barnstaple · 0.8 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

The Church of Saints Peter and Paul is located in North Devon, postcode EX31 1DE, and is accessible via Barnstaple railway station, which is 0.8 km away. Entry to the church is free, though wheelchair access is limited.

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Church of Saints Peter and Paul is an abbey, priory, or monastic site in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Barnstaple, Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.0802°, -4.0595°.

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Heritage listing

St Peter's Church is the parish church of the town of Barnstaple in North Devon, England. Parts of the church date to the 13th-century with much restoration during the Victorian era by George Gilbert Scott and later by his son John Oldrid Scott which changed the atmosphere of the building, although many fine wall monuments and tablets remain. The church comes under the Diocese of Exeter.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Summary from the official site

Barnstaple Pannier Market is a vibrant indoor market located in North Devon, showcasing a variety of stalls that offer fresh local produce, artisan crafts, and unique gifts. Visitors can enjoy a friendly atmosphere while exploring the market, which hosts seasonal events and community celebrations throughout the year.

Read more on the official property page.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

]] Æthelstan is said to have granted Barnstaple its first Charter in 930 AD and it is believed a church may have existed here then. The town received subsequent Charters in 1154, 1189, 1201 and 1273. The first recorded Rector was Walter Treasurer of Exeter (1257) and the first stone church probably dates from this time. Fragments of the tower are late 13th-century, as are parts of the chancel, although the latter was raised and widened when the north and south aisles were added (or rather were formed out of three then existing chantry chapels) after the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the Perpendicular style to transform a cruciform church into one of rectangular shape. These aisles were…

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Coordinates: 51.0802, -4.0595
County: Devon
District: North Devon
Parish: Barnstaple
Postcode: EX31 1DE
Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
Phone: +44 1805 624624
Established: 1150
Nearest railway station: Barnstaple — 0.8 km
Opening: Tuesday to Saturday 9am-4pm
Official site: www.northdevon.gov.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q17533060 (CC0)
wikipedia: St Peter's Church, Barnstaple (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Saint Peter's Church, Barnstaple (4333815141).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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